A Prototype of D.I.Y. Landslide Alarm

• Main Authors: Andres, Dexter Blair E., Batisla-Ong,, John Franky Nathaniel V., Ais, Eugine
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2021
• Subjects: low-cost; landslide alarm; do-it-yourself; sensors; modules; microcontroller
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2021/paper_see/26; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/conf_shsrescon/article/1662/viewcontent/SEE__A_Prototype_of_D.I.Y._Landslide_Alarm.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

Landslides can be described as a movement of soil, debris or rock down a slope caused by earthquake, rainfall or rapid snow melts. Many years back, it was considered as a potential hazard that can kill dozens of lives when not properly addressed. In the Philippines, many areas around certain regions are located in the possible hazardous places of a landslide. In order to address this problem, the researchers have created a device that can alert people regarding an upcoming landslide event. A wide array of literature has also created this kind of device and many of them are very successful. The researchers used different sensors like Acceleration and Gyroscope Sensor, Water Flow Sensor, and Soil Moisture Sensor to determine certain thresholds which can foretell an upcoming landslide. Each sensor has been tested in a variety of methods to establish the accuracy and functionality which is crucial for this kind of device. The researchers have found out the correct configuration of sensors so that they can be effective and useful. Just like any other mechanisms, a false alarm can always be expected. That is why the researchers are continuing to improve the prototype’s functionality. The researchers recommend determining the quality of the sensors that are going to be used so that false alarms and other malfunctions can be prevented.